North-West University Postgraduate Studies Application

North-West University Postgraduate Studies Application

How do I apply?

Continuation of studies: Honours degrees

Applicants who were registered at the NWU and who would like to pursue honours studies can do so here.

Continuation (you are currently a student at the North-West University)

Applicants who were registered at the NWU in 2016 and who would like to pursue masters and/or doctoral studies in 2017 must submit:

Completed application form (electronic/printed); and

Certified copy of ID document (if you are a SA citizen) or your passport (if you are an international student)

Alumni (former students)

Applicants who were registered prior to 2016 at the NWU and who would like to pursue masters and/or doctoral studies in 2017 must submit:

Completed application form (electronic/printed);

Certified copy of ID document (if you are a SA citizen) or your passport (if you are an international student);

Application fee:

R150.00 non-refundable application fee for South African citizens; or

R550.00 non-refundable application fee for non-South African citizens

Certified copies of all academic transcripts of all relevant qualifications obtained from other tertiary institutions.

First time/New NWU Applicants

All applicants who wish to apply for masters and/or doctoral studies at the NWU for the first time must submit:

Completed application form (electronic/printed);

Certified copy of ID document (if you are a SA citizen) or your passport (if you are an international student);

Certified copies of all academic transcripts, including final results of all relevant qualifications;

Certified copies of all certificates/diplomas/degrees;

Application fee:

R150.00 non-refundable application fee for South African citizens; or

R550.00 non-refundable application fee for non-South African citizens

If any of the applicant’s qualifications were obtained at any non-South African institution, an evaluation certificate as issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must be submitted. Applicants can apply for the evaluation certificate from www.saqa.org.za

Please note that if any of the above mentioned documents were issued in the applicant’s maiden name, the applicant must submit a certified marriage certificate.